Fire Department

The Lakewood Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1888. The Lakewood Fire Department is a combination department. There are currently 80 active firefighters and fire police members in the volunteer fire department.

The Career Department was started in the 1950s. The Fire Headquarters are located at 735 Cedarbridge Avenue.

The Lakewood Volunteer Fire Department consists of five fire companies. The stations are:

Engine Co #1, 119 First Street
Rescue Co #2, 1350 Lanes Mills Road
Jr. Hose Co #3, 976 New Hampshire Avenue
Jr. Hose Co #3 170 Lafayette Blvd. (Substation)
Reliance Hose Co #4, 300 River Avenue
Hook & Ladder Co#1, 733 Cedarbridge Avenue
Department Training and Fire Police Station, located at 800 Monmouth Avenue

Volunteers are always needed. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter can click the link below, fill out the form and press Submit.